Previous posts for November 21st are here: Ernest Charles; Coleman Hawkins; Björk; Sigfrid Karg-Elert (2019), Malcolm Williamson (2020), Sigfrid Karg-Elert (2021), Eleanor Powell; Lorna Luft (2022), and Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg (2023)
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Sigfrid Karg-Elert (21 November 1877 – 9 April 1933) was a German composer, best known for his compositions for pipe organ and reed organ.
Sometimes More IS More (1)
His profound knowledge of music theory allowed him to stretch the limits of traditional harmony without losing tonal coherence. – Wikipedia
Though his scores may convey an appearance
Of a negligent lack of adherence
To tonality’s norms,
You will find he conforms
With an erudite tonal coherence.
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Sometimes More IS More (2)
If you’re learning a Karg-Elert score,
You will find it a terrible chore.
There are more accidentals
In the man’s instrumentals
Than you’ve ever encountered before.
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